PhD Candidate (m/f) - Educational Governance

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21. Dezember 2017
(vor 88 Tagen)

Bewerbungsende28. Februar 2018(vor 19 Tagen)

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Hertie School of Governance

The Hertie School of Governance is an international teaching and research centre of excellence that prepares students for leadership positions in government, business, and civil society. An interdisciplinary focus and policy orientation distinguish the School’s research agenda. Internationally recognized academics make up the core faculty. Together with visiting faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and PhD students they cover a broad spectrum of issues in their teaching and research. First-rate publications and a broad range of research projects and cooperation with partner institutions in Germany and abroad are further marks of research at the Hertie School.

The Hertie School of Governance in Berlin is looking for a

PhD Candidate (m/f) -

Educational Governance

The successful candidate will receive a PhD scholarship for three years and an annual budget for field research and conference visits. The PhD project will be supervised by Prof. Dr. Lukas Graf (Assistant Professor of Educational Governance). We particularly welcome PhD projects that look at educational governance in relation to one or more of the following topics: 

Contemporary challenges in the field of education and training such as those posed by social inequality, migration, digitalization or privatization

Europeanization, internationalization or globalization.

Applicants are expected to hold a Master’s degree in political science or sociology (by the start of the scholarship) and demonstrate the theoretical and methodological skills and motivation to pursue theory-driven empirical research. A very good command of English, both spoken and written, is expected. A good command of German is a plus. International applicants are welcome.

The Hertie School offers a stimulating international and diverse research and teaching environment in multiple areas of the social sciences and public policy. The successful candidate will become a member of the new research team on educational governance and participate in the Hertie School’s “Doctoral Programme in Governance”. The three-year programme offers rigorous academic training and familiarizes students with cutting-edge research and methods in the social sciences related to governance (www.hertie-school.org/docgov/).

The deadline for applications is 28 February 2018. Applicants should send their full application (preferably in English, alternatively in German) – including a letter of motivation, CV, short dissertation proposal (max. 5,000 words, excluding references), two examples of their academic work (e.g., their MA thesis or seminar papers), copies of certificates and transcripts of BA and MA degrees or equivalent degrees, and the contact details of two academic references – to edu.gov.team@hertie-school.org. If possible, please collect your application documents in one PDF file. Proof of English proficiency may be required prior to matriculation. We particularly encourage applications from traditionally underrepresented groups in academia.

The Hertie School of Governance is an international teaching and research centre of excellence that prepares students for leadership positions in government, business, and civil society. An interdisciplinary focus and policy orientation distinguish the School’s research agenda. Internationally recognized academics make up the core faculty. Together with visiting faculty, postdoctoral researchers, and PhD students they cover a broad spectrum of issues in their teaching and research. First-rate publications and a broad range of research projects and cooperation with partner institutions in Germany and abroad are further marks of research at the Hertie School.